The Embassy of Japan in Thailand is pleased to announce the opening of their
Japan Visa Application Centre (JVAC) operated by VFS (Thailand) Limited in
Bangkok. The site provides information on procedures applicable to visa
applicants who wish to apply for a Japan Visa.

※Processing fee of 595 THB (including 7% VAT) paid to JVAC will be collected upon application.

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport
The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

How to count 15days visa exemption period for Thai Nationals.Available days to stay = arrival date + 15days

Example.1
Arrive in Japan on December 1st at 6:00 AM.
Arrival date + 15 days = 16th
Allowed to stay until December 16th.
But You have get through passport control at and before 23:59 PM.

Example.2
Arrive in Japan on December 20th.
Arrival date 20th + 15 days = 35th
Allowed to stay until 4th January because December is until 31th.
(Same as above about allowed to staying time)
If you have any questions, Please don’t hesitate to ask Japan Visa Application Centre or Embassy of Japan in Thailand.

Japan has a visa waiver arrangement with some countries and regions. Nationals
of these countries and regions may not require a visa to enter Japan if the
purpose of their visit is for business, conference, tourism, visiting relatives
or friends, etc. However, if Nationals of these countries or regions engage in
paid services in Japan or the period of stay exceeds the period stipulated in
the arrangement, visa must be obtained before traveling to Japan. Please
click here to learn more about the visa waiver arrangement.

For Prospective Applicants
For those who wish to apply for a visa are requested to kindly read the
information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to
help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the
risks of your application being incomplete or take a longer time to being
processed.

The Condition of applying Japan visa via the representative or travel agent
In principle, you should apply in person. However, if you meet one of the following criteria, you can ask an agent, family member, or messenger to apply on your behalf.

1.

Those who are under 16 and above 60 years of age

2.

Those who are physically disabled

3.

Those who are traveling for business purposes

4.

Those who have traveled to Japan within the last 5 years

5.

Those who are traveling as a part of group tour which is organized by one of the travel agencies registered with the Embassy.

6.

Those who hold a diplomatic or official passport

* All applicants who wish to apply Japan visa the representative or travel agent, the original Power of Attorney is an additionally required document.
These below contents must be provided : Applicant Information : Full name, Identification Number, Contact Number and Signature.Representative’s Information : Full name, Identification Number, Contact Number, Signature and Relationship between her/him and applicant.

Authorization Letter
* Authorization letter is required for any applicant who wishes to commit any other person to submit his/her application on behalf. [Sample: Authorization letter]

*** Kindly noted that ID of representative must be presented on submission date.***

Processing Time
Under normal circumstances, the visa applications will take a minimum of 5
working days to process including the date of submission at Japan Visa
Application Centre and 7 to 8 working days to process including the date of
submission at an Intake Centre. This may vary for certain applications and it
is at the sole discretion of the Embassy of Japan, Thailand

Other :

1.

If visa is not granted, we usually cannot disclose the reasons to the applicant or persons concerned. JVAC will not accept another application from the same applicant within 6 months of the date of refusal.

2.

We strongly recommend you NOT to purchase your air ticket before actually obtaining a visa to Japan (except for a transit visa). We are NOT responsible for the air fare and other costs incurred in case of visa refusal.

Each applicant must submit a completed Checklist only if you are submitting your application at an Intake Centre. Checklist can be downloaded from the website [Documents Required]

Step 4 : Prepare supporting documents

Visit the website [Documents Required] to know the required documents based on your purpose of travel.

Know your visa fee by visiting the website [visa fees] or contacting the helpline number +66-(0)2-251-5197/5198

Each applicant must pay the applicable Visa Fee and
Service Charge. You must pay the fees in cash only while submitting your
application.

Step 5 : Submit your Application:

In principle, you should apply in person. However, if you meet one of the following criteria, you can ask an agent, family member, or messenger to apply on your behalf.

1.

Those who are under 16 and above 60 years of age or Those are physically disabled

2.

Those who are traveling for business purposes

3.

Those who have applied Visa and traveled to Japan within the last 5 years (Must present previous Visa attached in passport at the time of submission)

4.

Those who are traveling as a part of group tour which is organized by one of the travel agencies registered with the Embassy.

In case a representative is applying on your behalf, you must provide an authorization letter. However, your representative must also bring his/her ID card or passport when contacting the Embassy or the centre for identification check.

When the message reads “Application handed over to
Courier” visit
www.thailandpost.com to track your passport on the Thailand Post
website

Key in your Outward EMS Barcode Number to track your
passport

Step 7 : Collect your Passport

1.

Collect at Japan Visa Application Centre Bangkok

Please bring along the original Acknowledgement provided at time of submission of application

Full name of the passport(s) is required upon collection.

2.

Collect at Intake Centre where you submitted your application

Please bring along the original Acknowledgement/Pay in slip provided at time of submission of application

If a representative or travel agent is collecting your
Passport, please provide an authorization letter in addition to the original
Acknowledgement / pay-in-slip

Thailand Post Office will hold the passport for 7 days
after which, the passport will be returned to Japan Visa Application centre in
Bangkok where it can be collected.

3.

If you have opted to receive your passport by courier

Passport will be returned on presenting the Original
Acknowledgement / pay-in-slip

Thailand Post will make 2 attempts to deliver your
passport at the given address. After which, the passport will be returned to
Japan Visa Application centre in Bangkok where it can be collected.

TRACK YOUR APPLICATION

If you have already submitted an application for a Visa at the Japan Visa
Application Centre in Bangkok or an Intake Centre you can track your
application here.

You can track your application by entering your Acknowledgement Number or
Inward EMS Barcode Number provided at the time of submission of your
application and Applicant’s Date of Birth. Please
click here to track your application.